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Bourbon Distilleries to Visit
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items A list of bourbon distilleries I want to visit (and a few I’ve already been to). From historic Kentucky landmarks to smaller craft distilleries, these are the places worth putting on your bourbon road-trip list.
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Buffalo Trace is definitely one for the bourbon bucket list. I’d love to explore the historic 1881 warehouses, see the legendary Warehouse H where Blanton’s ages, and take the Hard Hat Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the bourbon-making process. ...
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Four Roses is worth visiting for its beautiful 1910 Spanish Mission-style distillery, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I love that you can visit the Lawrenceburg distillery to see the unique bourbon-making process, or head...
Four Roses Distillery
James E. Pepper is a great stop if you love bourbon history. The historic distillery was abandoned for more than 50 years before being restored and brought back to life in 2017, and the tour includes the distillery museum, working production areas, a...
James Pepper Distillery
Castle & Key is one I’d visit as much for the setting as the bourbon. The historic 1887 distillery has a castle, beautiful Sunken Garden, springhouse, and a quarter-mile Botanical Trail, and you can stop at Taylorton Station for a cocktail or bou...
Castle and Key Distillery
Glenns Creek is one I’d visit for a completely different kind of bourbon experience. It’s located on the historic Old Crow Distillery property, and instead of a scripted tour, their one-hour Visitor Experience has you sitting inside the distillery wi...
Glenn's Creek Distillery
Whiskey Thief is on a 127-acre working farm where they actually grow the grain used to make their bourbon. The really fun part is the “thieving” experience: you can taste bourbon straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, and even fill your own ...
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
I love the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience because it’s right on historic Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville and feels more immersive than a traditional distillery tour. The 45–60 minute experience combines bourbon history, a look at their artisanal...
Evan Williams Distillery
Angel’s Envy is a great Louisville stop if you want a more modern distillery experience. Their tours take you through the full production process and include a bourbon tasting paired with artisan chocolates, but I’d especially love to try the Art of ...
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Michter’s Fort Nelson is a great Louisville stop because it combines bourbon history with a beautiful downtown setting on Whiskey Row. The Discovery Tour includes a guided tasting of six Michter’s whiskeys, while the more in-depth Founders and Legacy...
Michters Distillery
Jim Beam is a must for the bourbon bucket list, especially if you want the full Kentucky experience. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour takes you behind the scenes and ends with a guided tasting, but you can also explore the grounds, visit the two-story Amer...
Jim Beam Distillery
Elijah Craig is a great stop in Bardstown, especially if you want a more immersive bourbon experience. At the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, you can take a guided tour, explore interactive exhibits about bourbon history, and do guided tastings of El...
Elijah Craig Distillery
Willett is a family-owned distillery in Bardstown with a beautiful historic estate and a more intimate feel. Their guided tours include tastings along the way, and you can also enjoy self-guided whiskey flights at the patio bar. I’d definitely make t...
Willett Distillery
Green River is a great one to add if you want something a little more hands-on. The Owensboro distillery dates back to 1885, and you can tour the 28-acre grounds, visit the distillery museum, or try their Barrel Thieving experience, where you taste w...
Green River Distillery & Tasting Room